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Originally Posted by SuiSid3l
Anyone have experience with a 255 tire on a 9.5 front on just springs? Am I gonna need to go straight to coils to get anything larger than a 245 up front?
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there are many factors at play here, what tire brand/type and what offset.
the tock purch is massive so if you go with a high offset and a wide wheel/tire you might not clear it on the inside, thus coilovers also not only help you gain performance but also inside clearance.
a 255/35/18 on a 9.5 could be perfectly square if you get a tire that runs wide like a MPSS, Z2, or federals...i havne't test fitted on stock suspension so i cannot comment on that.
also to be honest with you, dont waste money on springs unless you're doing a full on strut/spring setup, you'll most likely not be happy with the desired drop and unless you go with performance springs, most of hte lowering springs just ruing the ride...however i do realize it's not in everyone's budget so if you HAD to go for the best of ride and looks and MUST get a spring look into the Mach v springs....
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Originally Posted by djdnz
I think the stock spring perch on the struts will be the limiting factor.
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Originally Posted by juanam0909
Wow nice brz! love the 265s, hows the handling and perdormance on the car after you installed them, and if you dont mind where did you get them ?
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well the handling between various bushings, kw's, and stickier wider tires has drastically improved. i dont really know what more you want me to say on that as your question is pretty vague? and where did i get...the wheels? coils? tires? in all honesty an of the vendors on this site can get you a set of these for around the same price, if you want them square like i got and in black or gunmetal be prepared to wait a LONG TIME.
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Originally Posted by Asphaltfrs1
Question, I have 18X9 wheels. What tire size would you recommend to achieve the same look as those 265s on the 9.5s?
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as i stated above, it depends what tire you go with. i'd say go with a 245/40 or a 255/35 but that would depend on the brand of rubber that you want to get, some run wider than others..just look up the tread/contact width of each tire to get a better idea.
but here are things to keep in mind. on a 8' wheel a 245/40 is square. and on a 9.5' wheel a 265/35 is square FOR THE MOST PART. now some 255's run big thus they can easily fit on a 9.5 wheel where as other run narrow so they will be square on a 8.5/9' wheel.
hope this helps.
-ivan